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Long March 5B In late April, the Long March 5B rocket was launched into orbit with the first module of China's future space station. The rocket's body is now orbiting Earth, on the verge of entering the lower atmosphere. The US announced on Thursday that it was keeping an eye on the object's trajectory but had no intention to shoot it down at this time. Upcoming Crash "We're hoping it lands somewhere where it won't hurt anybody," said US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. "Hopefully by the sea or something similar." He also made an overt jab at China, saying that "we need to make sure that we ta...

Reducing Risks to Space Systems: Recommendations for the UN Secretary-General Source: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Summary:  Three recommended steps for Member States of the United Nations to take in support of norms, rules, and principles of responsible behaviors to reduce threats to space systems and support sustainable uses of outer space. Related Media and Tools If you enjoyed reading this, subscribe for more! Thank you! Check your email for details on your request. In response to General Assembly Resolution 75/36, the Space Project at the Carnegie Endowment for Internat...

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Space Project Benjamin Silverstein is a research analyst for the Space Project at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Education BA, International Affairs, George Washington University Contact Information Benjamin Silverstein is a research analyst for the Space Project at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. His research investigates prospects for multilateral cooperation on issues like space situational awareness and orbital debris remediation. His other interests include arms racing dynamics, space capability management in al...

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Source: Getty Summary:  The failure to manage Earth orbits as a commons undermines safety and predictability, exposing space operators to growing risks such as collisions with other satellites and debris. Related Media and Tools If you enjoyed reading this, subscribe for more! Thank you! Check your email for details on your request. Traditionally, commons are areas beyond state dominion that host finite resources available to all (like the oceans) or that provide non-excludable global benefits (like the atmosphere). Outer space is no different, tho...

New Hampshire Magazine Concord native becomes first teacher in space March 3, 2021 March is Women’s History Month, a time to study and appreciate impactful women across the country. Whether it’s a family member, a public figure you look up to, or a female trailblazer from history, this month is a great time to commemorate these amazing people and their influence on society. For a bit of historical context, President Jimmy Carter designated the first official National Women’s History Week starting March 8, 1980. In 1987, Congress officially declared March as Women’s History Month. Toda...